United MileagePlus X (MPX) have added Walmart as an option, when you use the app you’ll receive 0.5x United miles per $1 spent (keep in mind you’ll also earn whatever your credit card normally earns as well). Keep in mind that the Chase Freedom is currently earning 5x this quarter at Walmart. MPX passes on the merchant category code, it doesn’t pass on the retailers name. Because Chase Freedom is specifically ‘Walmart’ and not the merchant category code Walmart falls under this means that using MPX will not earn 5x through the Chase Freedom.
Hat tip to Vj230 on /r/churning
Just to confirm, wil a Walmart gift card purchased on MPX for the Chase Freedom still earn the 5x points for the quarter?
No
I noticed this about two weeks ago. The unfortunate part is Walmart POS software asks for GCs to be swiped. The cashier will need to key in the GC and many do not know how or have to ask the manager to override. It’s a huge PITA time suck.
I’ve noticed the same, at both self checkout and regular checkout. This post still applies to Walmart.com purchases via MPX.
That’s no good 🙁 at least this is another option for more miles. But then you lose credit card protections.
Not everyone will like this, but Walmart Pay makes it easier. You add the gift card to your account, and it can drain all gift cards when you pay. You can also add a credit card, so you won’t have to swipe. I do this because I cash out Swagbucks as Walmart gift cards.
When you do this, you do not get a paper receipt. The receipt gets sent to your app, which will not work with ibotta and some other receipt scanning platforms. It does still work with savings catcher though.
jason, I presume your MPX working. Mine wont work for nothing keeps saying Declined even when i contacted my bank. But anyways if there a particular phone you using? I am located in California wondering if thats also a reason. Hope you dont mind telling me what state you located as well. Thank You
Can you buy a 3rd party GC with a Walmart GC?
Any way to make this worthwhile buying vgc?
I don’t think you can. MPX is essentially a gift card and you can’t buy a gift card with another gift card.
MPX has been offering only 0.5x for Walmart for a while now, so that part isn’t new.